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Investments
Reddit’s Value Surges To $10B Amid New Funding Round
August 12, 2021

Social media platform Reddit’s valuation is up to more than $10 billion as it works to raise as much as $700 million in a fundraising round led by Fidelity Management. The company has already brought in $410 million in its second round of fundraising this...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Adidas To Sell Reebok To Authentic Brands For $2.5B
August 12, 2021

Adidas is offloading Reebok into Authentic Brands Group’s (ABG) burgeoning portfolio of brands as the German sportswear giant seeks to strengthen its own position in a direct-to-consumer (D2C)-led strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Canadian Retailer Hudson’s Bay Splits In-Store, eCommerce Sales Into 2 Businesses
August 12, 2021

Hudson’s Bay on Thursday (Aug. 12) announced the separation of its business into separate entities, one for in-store sales and another for eCommerce, as part an increased focus on its digital-first transformation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

B2B Payments
B2B Payments Today: Synchrony CFO Discusses Agility; Bottomline Debuts Watchlist Screening
August 12, 2021

Today in B2B payments, Synchrony’s CFO discusses the importance of agility, and Bottomline Technologies creates a Watchlist Screening solution for financial institutions. Plus, Nexelus explores the impact of artificial intelligence on media accounts payable, Car IQ raises new funding and Citi creates a new small...

Retail
Grocery Roundup: Gopuff Acquires Another UK Grocery Delivery Service
August 12, 2021

Gopuff is on an acquisition spree. The Philadelphia-based grocery and everyday goods delivery company announced on Wednesday (Aug. 11) that it is acquiring a U.K.-based grocery delivery service that fulfills orders within 10 minutes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Delivery
Gopuff Acquires European Delivery Platform Dija
August 12, 2021

Philadelphia-based delivery company Gopuff on Thursday (Aug. 12) signed a definitive agreement to acquire European delivery platform Dija, the second time Gopuff has gone overseas to expand its global reach, following its recently announced acquisition of U.K.-based Fancy. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Baupost Group Buys Stake In Just Eat Takeaway
August 12, 2021

The Baupost Group hedge fund is getting into the meal delivery business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
US Bank to Buy Debit Card-Based Biz Expense Management Platform Bento Technologies
August 12, 2021

U.S. Bank has agreed to purchase FinTech company Bento Technologies, according to a Thursday (Aug. 12) company announcement. The acquisition is aimed at broadening the bank’s digital capabilities for small business customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Security & Fraud
Poly Network Hackers Return Half Of Stolen $613M
August 12, 2021

A group of hackers who carried out what is believed to be the largest cryptocurrency heist on record have returned more than half of the money they stole. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...